Volvo S40 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 491 owner complaints for the Volvo S40 (model years 2000–2011). The most reported problem area is electrical system (100 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (97 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 25 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 58 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 69 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 6 | 48 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 84 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 122 | 12 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (122), 2001 (84) and 2005 (69). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volvo S40 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 100 | 12 of 12 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 97 | 7 of 12 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 50 | 9 of 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 40 | 8 of 12 | |
| Air bags | 38 | 9 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V186000 | Mar 18, 2011 | Structure: frame and members | 2011 | 7 |
| 10V591000 | Nov 22, 2010 | Seats | 2009–2011 | 7,420 |
| 10V566000 | Nov 8, 2010 | Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system) | 2004–2010 | 416 |
| 08V329000 | Jul 23, 2008 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2008–2009 | 1,020 |
| 08V101000 | Mar 5, 2008 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2007 | 1,114 |
| 08V033000 | Jan 28, 2008 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2004–2006 | 23,000 |
| 06V137000 | Apr 24, 2006 | Fuel system, gasoline | 2004–2006 | 16,175 |
| 04V493000 | Oct 14, 2004 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2004 | 1,719 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 45 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 23 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.